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PREP CHEER: ‘Little eyes are always watching’: West Point’s Ellorie Harbison talks time at...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore Ellorie Harbison is in her eighth-year cheering at Victory Cheer Academy, and she has learned so much...
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in the city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – While city of Cullman residents prepare to ring in 2024, many are itching to properly dispose of live Christmas trees that...
ALEA: Make safety a New Year’s resolution; don’t get caught out in the cold
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As 2023 ends and we enjoy the final days of December, it reminds us that winter is here as local forecasters...
2 charged following manhunt
WALTER, Ala. - Two men have been charged following a manhunt in the Walter area on Thursday, Dec. 28. According to the Cullman County...
Hanceville High graduate showcasing skills across the pond
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s own, Kyra Bales, a 2023 Hanceville High School graduate, is preparing to strut her stuff and showcase...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Oak Level News
Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended...
Obituary: Frankie Bradley
Frankie Bradley passed away on Dec. 26, 2023, at the age of 60. Frankie was born Oct. 7, 1963, to Earl and Sue Bradley.
Arrangements...
Celebrate the New Year locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – With so many fantastic restaurants and bars in Cullman, there’s plenty of opportunity to ring in 2024 while supporting local businesses....
HPD ends standoff peacefully
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell and an array of HPD officers were involved in standoff with an armed man with dementia...
Begin 2024 with a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park
Alabama State Parks is hosting 11 First Day Hikes as part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year and the great...
Q&A with Cullman EMA: Stay safe while staying warm
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ahead of future cold snaps, The Cullman Tribune sat down with the director of Cullman Emergency Management Agency, Tim Sartin, to...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt attracts more than 200K visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Christkindlmarkt saw a significant expansion this year. The market, known for its festive atmosphere and cultural significance, introduced new...
Obituary: Alice Medlock
Funeral services for Alice Medlock, 99, of Hanceville, will be 2 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will...
Obituary: Teresa A. Anders
Teresa A. Anders, age 60, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1963, to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gentry, Nassetta share NYE safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta shared ways to ensure safety this New Year’s Eve. ...
EDITORIAL: Changes…needed or nah
Carrying a heavy burden is not the easiest thing in life, but for the rare few it's something we know has to be done...
Pet of the week: Becky
CULLMAN, Ala. - Becky, an approximately 2-year-old female Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever mix with a cream and toasty tan coat, is available for...
Ivey announces $500K grant to help Cullman revitalize Depot Park
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant for improvements at Cullman’s Depot Park as part of the City’s ongoing downtown...
PREP BASKETBALL: Day’s last-second free throws lead Cold Springs to 57-56 win over Winston...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles were back home hosting the Winston County Yellow Jackets Thursday night and the home crowd was treated to a...
Obituary: Gail Cagle
Gail Cagle, 87 of Double Springs, passed away Dec. 27, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Double Springs,...
Obituary: Robert Lee “Bob” Hall
Robert Lee “Bob” Hall, 56, of Odenville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at St. Vincent’s of St. Clair.
Family will be receiving friends...
Obituary: T. E. “Buddy” Osborne
T. E. "Buddy" Osborne, age 89, of Gadsden, Alabama, formerly of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Buddy was born in Alabama...
Fire fought in Walter as CCSO and CPD capture suspected carjackers
WALTER, Ala. - Cullman Police and Cullman Sheriff's deputies search for suspect as a manhunt is actively underway in Walter while firefighters extinguish a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE names December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced its December Teacher and Staff Member of the Month on Dec. 26. Each...
Polar bears taking plunge in the New Year for Meals on Wheels & More
DECATUR, Ala. - The 2024 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at noon. The annual event will...
EDITORIAL: Christmas is over, now what?
Ah, Christmas.
This writer has never seen the community of Cullman pull together so tightly until wreaths are strung amid streetlights, the Warehouse District is...
Tour European wines with Gervais & Lulu
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new experience for choosing wine is available to the residents of Cullman County. Gervais & Lulu started with a dream...
Obituary: Luther “Perry” Tucker
Mr. Luther "Perry" Tucker passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 24, 2023. Mr. Tucker was a Cullman Native, Born Aug. 5, 1939, the...
Obituary: Sybil Marie Baker
Sybil Marie Baker, age 93, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 21, 1930,...
Obituary: Riley Orville Trimble III
Riley Orville Trimble III, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1975,...
Obituary: Verlin Millican
Graveside service for Verlin Millican, age 93, of Big Springs, West Virginia, was held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at Flint Creek Cemetery with interment...
Obituary: David Leon Frost
David Leon Frost, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Frost was...
Obituary: Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge
Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge departed this earth on Dec. 20, 2023. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on April 24, 1940 and married his...
Obituary: Mark Page
Funeral services for Mark Page, 62, of Bremen, will be 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Junior Garmin...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Local business spotlight: Pierce & Petal
Ever a familiar face when stopping into Southern Accents and Architectural Antiques, Heather Gudger is a woman with an eye for detail. When the...
Auburn Made: Week 16 NFL rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced...
Marshall files brief with U.S. Supreme Court opposing Biden DOJ’s request to fast-track Trump prosecution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall – joined by 18 states – filed a brief in the case United States v. Trump,...
Obituary: Danny Ward Shepherd
Danny Ward Shepherd, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. He was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Virginia to Wayne...
Obituary: Loucille Glover
Graveside service for Loucille Glover, age 88, of Jones Chapel, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Jones Chapel Cemetery....
Obituary: David Fraklin Clark
Funeral services for David Fraklin Clark, 82, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Wilford James
Wilford James, age 83, of Cullman, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
After working as a Coca Cola Salesman for over 40 years, Wilford spent the...
Obituary: Issak Kayne Kelley
Issak Kayne Kelley, 19, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at his residence.
He was born April 13, 2004, in Russellville, Alabama. Issak...
Obituary: Donna Lynn Frullate-Green
Donna Lynn Frullate-Green, 69, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 23, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Patty Tamala Yeager Speer
Patty Tamala Yeager Speer, 63, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Dec. 25, 2023 in the presence of her loving family. There...
Cullman native James Munger sworn in as division commander with USCG Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the 9th Central District Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 4, 2023, Cullman native...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pearl on the Plains: BP reflects on ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ at Auburn
Bruce Pearl looks back on 10 years of winning on and off the court at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – When the Tigers tipped off the...
PREP CHEER: ‘To accomplish your goals, it takes hard work and discipline’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond eighth grade cheerleader Bella Foust just completed her second year of middle school cheer and has had an...
988: Suicide awareness and support at the holidays
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s Turnaround Schools Initiative will give some of our most struggling public school...
As 2023 comes to a close, it naturally offers an opportunity to look back at all we have done over the last year. In...
CCSO names training center in honor of Blackwood
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Capt. Ricky Blackwood for his contribution to the law enforcement community by naming its...
Flying Fifty Hotel coming to Cullman in 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel, a boutique-style hotel, is set to open in March 2024 on the southwest side of Cullman.
Owners Challie...
2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest underway at city schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - School is out and Christmas break is in full swing for students. For fifth graders in the city, between hot cocoa...
Merchants Bank gives $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – For three decades, Merchants Bank has hosted its annual Charity Classic golf tournament in early October, working to raise funds for...
‘This is my home. I felt like I could do the most good here’
Parkside Outreach Program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is one of many nonprofits nestled firmly in the far reaches of Cullman County, this...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone...
Volunteer spotlight: Waid Harbison
When Waid Harbison took the position as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County, he had one goal: to give back and...
Resident spotlight: Col. Don Fallin
While he may seem fairly casual and even unassuming at VFW Post 2214 during Tuesday lunches, Fairview native Col. Don Fallin has quite the...
Devil Dawgs Concessions feeds 493
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers stood along Main Avenue Southwest and U.S. Highway 278 Wednesday, Dec 20, waving signs making passers-by aware they were welcome...
Files from yesteryear: 1901, 1954
From the files of 1901
W.F. Reese, of Joppa, killed two snakes in his hay field last week. One was 5 feet,
5 inches long, with...
Update: CCSO searching for man in connection with Berlin fire
Updated Dec. 25, 2023, at 10:40 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man in connection with the...
Obituary: Marlene Wade Osborne
Marlene Wade Osborne, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Marlene was born in Alabama on...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘It has been a life-changing experience’: Hanceville’s Bentley Childers talks sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore volleyball player Bentley Childers just completed her second season on the JV team and has enjoyed the experience so...
Weston Clay Montgomery Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Weston Montgomery was a young, vivacious teenager who had his life cut short earlier this year. It was a loss felt...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
ULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone...
‘Spreading Christmas cheer, 365 days a year!’
Alabama author hosts storytime at Hanceville Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library’s children's area was packed Wednesday morning for a few reasons:...
2 Tigers hit 1,000 to lead Auburn in 82-62 win over Alabama State
AUBURN, Ala. – K.D. Johnson and Jaylin Williams both reached the 1,000-point milestone, and Auburn made it 50 straight non-conference home wins under head...
Elks Lodge spreads Christmas love
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge has been hosting three impactful programs this holiday season in an effort to give back to the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s game-winner lifts Fairview over Good Hope 72-69, Maddox sets county scoring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups with the Aggies Friday night and it was a special...
Obituary: Edwin Dudley Guthrie
Funeral service for Edwin Dudley Guthrie, age 75, of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Buchanan Sullivan III
James Buchanan Sullivan III, 62, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2023. Mr. Sullivan was...
ACES: Buzz surrounding 29th annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th Annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb....
Freeze Warning: Auburn lands top 10 class on NSD24
AUBURN, Ala. – Exceeding his goal of signing a top 10 class in his first full recruiting season, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze thanked the...
COLUMN: Some assembly required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young...
ALEA: Give the gift of safety this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of...
Berlin could join proposed state recreational trail system
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council this week heard about a new project that could connect Berlin to a statewide network of recreational...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Vinemont on the road 49-39, Lady Eagles collect 65-33 win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Addison traveled to Vinemont for a pair of varsity matchups Thursday and the Bulldogs split their contests with the Eagles. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies drop matchups with Madison Academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After traveling to Scottsboro earlier this week, Fairview returned home Thursday night to host a pair of varsity matchups with Madison...
Obituary: Julia Rae Hand
Memorial service for Julia Rae Hand, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Northbrook Baptist Church...
Obituary: Wilma Faye Law
Funeral service for Wilma Faye Law, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Louise “Angie” Angeline Johnson
Funeral service for Louise "Angie" Angeline Johnson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips
Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 2:24 p.m. She was born on July 12,...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last week, including:
Dec. 15
Deputies were informed of a subject who...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Tree Commission searching for volunteers, introduces new arborist
CULLMAN, Ala- At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Cullman Tree Commission discussed the inaugural Festival of Trees and the possibility of continuing this...
Hanceville’s Nail pleads guilty to 15 misdemeanors, resigns
Sawyer named interim mayor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Longtime Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Tuesday, Dec. 19, pleaded guilty to 15 misdemeanor counts of using his...
Pet of the week: Treasure your time with Trevor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Trevor, an approximately 1-year-old male Aussie and Border Collie mix with a dark coat and signature Border Collie brows, is available...
Cullman Fire Rescue Santa Ride heading through town this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire and Rescue will host its annual Santa Ride event this Friday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m. The big man...
Obituary: Bonnie June Thompson
Bonnie June Thompson, age 91, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Bonnie is survived by her sister-in-law Laverne Stokes-Laney; her sons...
Obituary: I.V. Pickering
I.V. Pickering, age 81, of Vinemont, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born to...
Obituary: Judy Ann Parker
Judy Ann Parker, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Nov. 10, 1948, in...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist...
Obituary: Willard Ryan Drummond
Funeral service for Willard Ryan Drummond, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE REPORT CARD: CCBOE sees wide-ranging growth
Updated Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the recently-released Alabama State Department of Education Report Card, Cullman County Schools had overall...
PREP CHEER: ‘We’re all there for each other’: West Point’s Makaila Wylie enjoying sophomore...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore cheerleader Makaila Wylie has been cheering since the fifth grade and she's currently in her second year...
